Kumawood actor Yaw Dabo has talked about the perception that acting automatically translates into wealth, revealing that the movie industry brought him fame more than financial rewards.
Speaking in an interview with Nana Romeo on UTV’s Atuu, the actor opened up about the realities of earning a living in Ghana’s film space. While movies played a major role in making him a household name, he said the bigger financial opportunities came from the doors that fame opened rather than from acting fees themselves.
“Movies brought money, but not a lot. What it does is it gives you popularity and stardom. You can get advertising gigs and other deals. One advertising gig can pay more than a movie gig,” he said.
Dabo explained that endorsements and commercial partnerships have often proved more lucrative than film appearances, underscoring the growing importance of brand deals for many actors.
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Despite the modest earnings from movie roles, he said he remains grateful for the career path that acting provided. According to him, the visibility he gained through the industry has had a lasting impact on both his personal and family life.
“It has blessed me a lot. Through acting, I have gotten the chance to build a life for myself and my family. I got a place for my mother as well,” Dabo stated.
His comments add to the ongoing debate about the economics of Ghana’s creative industry, where many actors depend on endorsements, appearances and other business ventures to supplement income from the screen.
Watch his statement below.
Acting alone didn’t really bring in money, but it gave us a platform to earn from other sources. – Yaw Dabo#UTVGhana pic.twitter.com/L0OZEhcpW3
— UTV Ghana (@utvghana) May 30, 2026